Chief Adviser meets with President of International Human Rights Organization

Alice Mogg, President of the international human rights organization Federation for Human Rights (FID), met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
They held a wide-ranging discussion on the human rights situation in Bangladesh and around the world during the meeting held at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday (October 6).
Professor Yunus thanked Alice Mogg for coming to Bangladesh and said, “It is important to further enhance international cooperation and engagement at this crucial time.”
He said, “Last month, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, I met with many international human rights activists. I have invited all of them to come to Bangladesh because the country is going through a crucial time now.”
Professor Yunus added, “Every visit brings to the fore neglected issues and forces us to pay attention.”
During the discussion, he recalled his late friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu and highlighted their shared commitment to justice and human dignity.
The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip was one of the topics of discussion at the meeting. Alice Mogg highlighted FID’s ongoing work in support of the people of Gaza and praised Professor Yunus for his unwavering solidarity.
“The commitment that the interim government has shown under your leadership to uphold human rights and democratic values, even in adverse circumstances, is commendable,” she said.
Expressing concern about the past 15 years of authoritarian rule, Mogg said, “We are deeply concerned by the incidents of disappearances, enforced disappearances and suppression of freedom of expression under the previous government.”
He added, “The young generation of Bangladesh is showing a strong desire for change. This makes us hopeful. I remember Bangladesh in my prayers every morning.” Taskin Fahmina, senior researcher at human rights organization Odhikar, was present at the meeting.